Natural landmarks · North West England
Knock Bay
In or near Portpatrick.
Knock Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Ann Cook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Knock Bay is a named natural feature in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Knock Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal area is characterised by its rugged cliffs and expansive views of the sea. The bay offers opportunities for walking along the shoreline and observing local wildlife. The surrounding landscape is reflective of the region's natural beauty and geological features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8667, -5.1500
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645134 (CC BY 4.0)
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standing stone 190m ESE of Knock and Maize
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Towns & cities · 2.9 km
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Killantringan Lighthouse
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Killantringan Fell
Killantringan Fell — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 151 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Killantringan Fell
Killantringan Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Windmills · North West England
standing stone 190m ESE of Knock and Maize
standing stone 190m ESE of Knock and Maize — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Knock Bay
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · North West England
The Portpatrick
The Portpatrick — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Sunnymeade Caravan Park
Sunnymeade Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Galloway Point Holiday Park
Galloway Point Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park
Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Knockinaam Lodge
Knockinaam Lodge — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Drumlochart Caravan Park
Drumlochart Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knock Bay?
- Knock Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8TW).
- What is Knock Bay?
- Knock Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Knock Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8TW.
- How do I get to Knock Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8TW. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.